Spyderco PM2 or Superleaf?

00ChevyScott

00ChevyScott

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Thinking about picking up another Spyderco. Wanting to try out the compression lock style and obviously the PM2 is an established knife, but I haven't heard much about the Superleaf. Anyone have both? Your thoughts?

If I were to get the PM2, is the regular version going to be sufficient or should I try and get ahold of one of the sprints? (Not the CF/S90V version, as much as I'd love to I can't afford that for a production knife).

Thanks
 
I have a Para 2 and the Superhawk (same handle shape as the Superleaf, but a Hawkbill) the Para is slimmer trimmer lighter better for choking up, but the Superhawk has a better feel in the hand, a bit sturdier. Both are great, for me though the size makes the Superhawk more of a safe queen.
 
I have 5 Para 2's and i sold my lone Superleaf after carrying it for a month or so, so that oughta tell you something. There's nothing wrong with the Superleaf, it's just so bulky in the pocket compared to the Para. I kept bumping my knuckles reaching for my keys, etc. Once you have it open that handle is VERY comfortable, but the Para just carries so much easier.
 
Ok well if I do decide on getting a PM2, are there any of the sprint runs that are close to the price of the regular version that would be better? Or are they all 2 to 3 times the price of the regular version?
 
00ChevyScott said:
Ok well if I do decide on getting a PM2, are there any of the sprint runs that are close to the price of the regular version that would be better? Or are they all 2 to 3 times the price of the regular version?
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Sprint runs are generally cost more than the standard model PM2's that are available (by standard, I mean the Digicamo G-10 and Black G-10 models). The price difference can range anywhere from $50 to $200, from what I've seen on the primary market. As for secondary markets, prices for sprint runs tend to be overly inflated, so you can imagine the sticker shock.
 
I have both and I like both. The SuperLeaf is a little beefier but still feels light. The handle shape of the Superleaf feels real nice in the hand and that nice slab of VG-10 can't be beat. You can't go wrong with either one.
 
The superleaf is a really good knife, just that it does have as much limelight as the para2. Besides being much bulkier in closed position than para2, everything else is just as good. For less cutting edge than para2, the superleaf gets better egro and a stronger tip. A plus for the wire clip too
 
Are there any side by side pictures of these two?

Edit: nvm google to the rescue. (http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/814011-Paramilitary-2-vs-Superleaf)

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Man those pics make it tough.
 
Frozy said:
Be different. Try the superleaf. U wont be disappointed :D
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I'm not so worried about being different, because even if I carry the most common knife on this forum, chances are I probably wouldn't run into anyone else locally that has any of the knives I own. Spending over $20 on a knife makes me different enough :p
 
i had both, the only thing i can say bad about either is that the superleaf's compression lock cut out is too small. i seem to be one of the few who feel this way, though
 
If you're planning on carrying it regularly, get the Para2. You get so much blade in such a pocketable shape. The Para2 is awesome.
 
There is a Gray Para 2 sprint that is still trickling out to the dealers and you can sometimes find it for less than $150 if you are very lucky. It's made with 20CP steel which is Carpenter's clone of S90V and it's awesome. That's what I would look for if I were you. It's even worth paying $200 for if you have to, imo, (if you care about steel, that is).
 
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I vote for the PM2. I'm so impressed with the one I just got, that I ordered a second one in less than a week.
 
seems like the superleaf's size, weight, and shape is closer to the manix 2? no? maybe you should throw that intro the mix too. lol didn't mean to complicate things
 
Para 2 is the knife I keep coming back to. Ergonomic, reasonably friendly to the non knife crowd, available in interesting steels (if you are willing to hunt around), easy to carry, enough blade for most tasks. I have a black one and a gray one, thinking about getting in line for a blue one too...
 
Evany said:
Para 2 is the knife I keep coming back to. Ergonomic, reasonably friendly to the non knife crowd, available in interesting steels (if you are willing to hunt around), easy to carry, enough blade for most tasks. I have a black one and a gray one, thinking about getting in line for a blue one too...
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I think the Para 2 is simply the best production knife on the market today, at least in terms of meeting my particular set of knife specifications. I know everybody loves the Sebenza but I wouldn't trade my S90V Para 2 for one even if it were NIB.
 
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